What is vascular surgery

[gurneet]

I would like to know what is vascular surgery and what types of tests are done. The thing is that i have an appointment with vascular surgery next week. pls could anyone help me out.
thanks

[namnam46]

I, too, am glad to hear that you are getting your tests and look forward to hearing your results.

Good Luck...Sherry

[Tuckamore]

Good to hear from you Gurneet. Thanks for the update. We'll look forward to hearing the results of your testing.

Peace,
~Tuck

[gurneet]

hi i am beening send for more test eg chest xray ect. So they what i have.
thanks

[Tuckamore]

Hello Again Gurneet,

Your appointment is fast approaching. I understand your concern. I believe in your last post with this question I tried to answer some of your questions about vascular surgery.

I'll try to provide you with more information but remember I am not an expert. I'll try to go over some of testing that is often done. Your surgeon may done none or all of these. There is a simple test called the Allen's test. It is used to test blood supply to the hand. This is done through touch basically. The physician does elevation, motion and pressure on and certain points of your hand. This can tell a lot to the surgeon about your circulation.

The surgeon or more likely his technician may also use Doppler Ultrasonography to determine the circulation in your hand(s). This is a simple, painless test involves running a small device along the vessels of your hands and possibly arms to "watch" the blood flow to and from the area. The blood flow is evaluated and monitored on a the Doppler ultrasonography. It should not cause any pain.

What type of surgery if any will depend on the results of your tests and your surgeon. Please don't be overly concerned. Today we have multiple medications and treatments that will ease your surgical pain. Express your concern to your surgeon and his staff. They will do everything to alleviate your fears and maintain your comfort.

Please Gurneet let us know the results of your appointment. If they discuss tests or surgical procedures be sure to ask lots of questions. If you still have concerns come back to us and we will do our best to help explain them in more detail.

We are here for you. Please keep us updated. I will look forward to hearing from you again soon. I hope I have been able to address a few of your concerns. If you have additional or more specific questions please do not hesitate to ask.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Take Care,
~Tuck

[gurneet]

I would like to know what is vascular surgery and what types of tests are done. The thing is that i have an appointment with vascular surgery next week because of right hand. pls could anyone help me out.
thanks

[namnam46]

Hi gurneet,

I'm sorry that you are having the problems that you are that are requiring you to have to have Vascular Surgery.

Before we can really offer much information it would truly help to know which type of the Vascular System you are having to deal with. Is it the Heart, or possibly Varicose Veins? There are too many different possibilities tobe able to give you much info.

In general they would be doing surgery on your Vascular System but as I said that is a Vast range of possibilities.

Please give us some more info so we can hopefully help.  :)

Thanks...Sherry